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POSSESSES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Possesses.

Possesses - as a verb

Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

Example: "He possesses great knowledge about the middle east"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feature10have10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have ownership or possession of

Example: "He owns three houses in florida"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
have10own6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

Example: "What possessed you to buy this house?"

Example Sentences

"She possesses a rare talent for singing."
"He possesses great knowledge in the field of mathematics."
"The company possesses advanced technology for manufacturing."
"My sister possesses a strong sense of determination."
"The artwork possesses a certain charm that captivates viewers."
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Word Game Points

Is POSSESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSSESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is POSSESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSSESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is POSSESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSSESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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